• SCHEDULED SERVICES

  • TOUR OPERATORS

  • GROUP BOOKING TERMS
From April to mid-September we operate a scheduled, fully licensed passenger boat service between Richmond, Kingston and Hampton Court, enabling enjoyment of the historic landmarks and places of interest in this area. Special group rates are also offered to tour operators out of season.
TIME TABLE
RICHMOND (ST HELENA PIER) DEPARTURES
UPSTREAM To Kingston & Hampton Court
11.00
Tuesday - Sunday & PH
(12.00
Peak Sun & PH only)
14.15
Tuesday - Sunday & PH
(15.15
Peak Sun & PH only)
16.15
Tuesday - Sunday & PH
18.15*
Tuesday - Sunday (Kingston only)
* subject to cancellation
…Change boat at Kingston for Hampton Court
PH = Public Holiday
 
KINGSTON TURKS PIER DEPARTURES
 
DOWNSTREAM To Richmond UPSTREAM To Hampton Court
09.45  
Tuesday – Sunday & PH 
10.30
Every day
(10.30 
Peak Sun & PH only)
11.15
Tuesday – Sunday & PH
12.00**
Tuesday – Sunday & PH 
12.00
Every day
(14.15 
Peak Sun & PH only)
12.45
Tuesday – Sunday & PH
15.15   
Tuesday – Sunday & PH
14.00 
Every day
17.15  
Tuesday – Sunday & PH
14.35
Tuesday – Sunday & PH
 
15.15
Every day
 
16.00  
Tuesday – Sunday & PH
 
16.45
Every day
** Stops at Richmond Pier for lunch 1¼ hours
PH = Public Holiday
 
KINGSTON TOWN END PIER DEPARTURES
DOWNSTREAM To Richmond UPSTREAM To Hampton Court
Change boats at Turks Pier, Kingston
09.30
Tuesday – Sunday & PH 
10.35
Every day
10.15
Peak Sun & PH only
11.20
Tuesday – Sunday & PH
11.35 
Tuesday – Sunday & PH
12.05
Every day
14.00  
Peak Sun & PH only 
12.50
Tuesday – Sunday & PH
14.50  
Tuesday – Sunday & PH
14.05
Every day
17.05
Tuesday – Sunday & PH
14.40
Tuesday – Sunday & PH
15.20
Every day
16.05   
Tuesday – Sunday & PH
16.50
Every day
PH = Public Holiday
 
HAMPTON COURT TURKS PIER DEPARTURES (DOWNSTREAM ONLY)
For information about visiting please click on this link or telephone:
0870 753 7777
TO KINGSTON TO RICHMOND
11.15
Every day
11.15**
Tuesday – Sunday & PH
12.00
Tuesday – Sunday & PH 
14.35
Tuesday – Sunday & PH
12.45
Every day
16.45
Tuesday – Sunday & PH
14.00
Tuesday – Sunday & PH 
14.35
Every day 
15.15
Tuesday – Sunday & PH 
16.00
Every day
16.45
Tuesday – Sunday & PH 
17.30
Every day

* Terminates at Kingston on return from Richmond
** Stops at Richmond for Lunch
Changes boats at Kingston for Richmond
PH = Public Holiday

 
2009 tripping fares
 
ADULT SINGLE
ADULT RETURN
GROUP TICKET
(6 MAX)
Richmond – Hampton Court
£6.70
£8.20
£38.00
Kingston – Richmond
£5.70
£7.20
£34.00
Kingston – Hampton Court  
£4.70
£6.20
£30.00
   
Children - £1 off adult fares
 
   
OAPs - £1 off EXCEPT Sat, Sun, Public Holidays
   
Journey Times
Kingston – Hampton Court 35 minutes each way
Kingston – Richmond 1 hour each way
Richmond – Hampton Court 1 hour 35 minutes each way
   
Groups – pre-paid for 20 plus – all travel at child fare EXCEPT Sat, Sun & Public Holidays when standard fares apply. £25 deposit required to book and balance 14 days before sailing. Telephone provisional reservations are not accepted. Invoices are not raised for group tripping – a confirmation is sent out on receipt of form and deposit.
 

PH = Public Holiday 
All services are subject to cancellation. A reduced timetable may operate at the beginning and end of the season - please confirm timings with our office or crew members on the day of sailing.

 
TOUR OPERATORS

MAY - SEPTEMBER

Mon - Fri (except Public Holidays):
Pre-paid groups (as per our terms and conditions) of 20 plus passengers all travel at the concessionary fare.

Sat, Sun & Public Holidays
Passengers travel at the standard fares - places will be reserved only for pre-paid groups of 20 plus passengers (as per our terms and conditions).
October - April

The following options are available for groups wishing to book a cruise out of season. Cruise times will be as per the summer timetable if pre-booked and pre-paid, as per our standard terms & conditions of sailing.
 
OCTOBER - APRIL
The following options are available for groups wishing to book a cruise out of season. Cruise times will be as per the summer timetable if pre-booked and
pre-paid, as per our standard terms & conditions of sailing.
Duration Maximum Passenger Numbers
    Max 55 Max 75 Max 125
Kingston - Hampton Court
Single 35 min £125 £175 £250
  *Round trip 70 min £150 £200 £275
Hampton Court - Kingston Single 35 min £125 £175 £250
  *Round trip 70 min £175 £225 £225
Kingston - Richmond Single 60 min £175 £200 £275
  *Round trip 120 min £200 £225 £300
Richmond - Kingston Single 60 min £175 £200 £275
  *Round trip 120 min £225 £250 £325
Richmond - Hampton Court Single 90 min £200 £225 £300
  *Round trip 180 min £275 £300 £375
Hampton Court - Richmond Single 90 min £200 £225 £300
  *Round trip 180 min £250 £275 £350
*Waiting time for delayedreturn trip per hour
(or part thereof)
£75 £75 £75
           
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BOOKING & CARRIAGE

1. APPLICATION
- These conditions apply to all bookings.
- Any brochure or promotional literature is for general guidance only - the terms and basis of the booking are set out solely in these terms and conditions.
- In these terms and conditions, the "Hirer" means the person or entity that makes the booking.
- All notices and correspondence should be sent to Turk Launches Ltd, Town End Pier, 68 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1HN.

2. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Any special requirements for access or carriage (in particular by wheelchair) must be notified at the time of making the booking. Turk Launches is able to carry conventional collapsible wheelchairs (where advance notice is given), but regrets that for operational reasons it cannot carry electric wheelchairs. Where particular requirements are made known at the time of booking, Turk Launches will endeavour to assist in the provision of conventional collapsible wheelchairs.

3. CHARGES
- Unless otherwise stated in writing the charges are for carriage only - they do not include charges for beverages, food or entrance to special events.

4. CANCELLATIONS
- If the booking is made by a consumer, notice is given in accordance with Regulation 12 of the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 (SI 2000 No. 2334) that the consumer has the right to give notice of cancellation of this booking to Turk Launches. Such notice must be given no later than the expiry of seven working days beginning with the day after the day on which this contract is concluded.
- If this booking is cancelled where these Regulations apply and in accordance with these Regulations then any charges paid to Turk Launches will be refunded in full.

5. PAYMENT
- If a booking is made within 14 days of the scheduled sailing date payment is required in full on making the booking.
- If the booking is made more than 14 days before the scheduled sailing date a deposit of £25 is payable on making the booking and the balance payable in full no later than 14 days before the scheduled sailing date. If the balance is not paid within this period Turk Launches reserves the right to cancel the booking and to recompense it for the loss of business to keep the deposit.
- Save when notice of cancellation is validly given under the provision of paragraph 4 above in the event of cancellation by the Hirer, Turk Launches reserves the right to retain any deposit.
- In the event of any emergency or event occurring preventing Turk Launches from operating the scheduled sailing then Turk Launches may by returning all money paid and without further or other liability cancel the booking/contract.

6. VESSEL
- Turk Launches reserves the right to determine which vessel to use (including one provided by another operator).

7. DELAYS
- Whilst Turk Launches gives any advice on estimated departure time, journey time, and return time in good faith, because of operational factors beyond its control it does not guarantee the start or completion of any sailing in any specific time and will not accept any liability for any additional expense, cost, loss, delay or inconvenience caused by the actual times of the departure and return.

8. PASSENGER'S PROPERTY
- Turk Launches and the Master of the vessel will be the sole arbiter as to the carriage of passenger's luggage and its stowage on the vessel. All personal belongings and goods are brought and left on board the vessel at the passenger's own risk. Turk Launches can accept no liability for loss, theft or damage from any cause unless such loss, theft or damage arises from the negligence of Turk Launches, its employees or agents.

9. CONDUCT OF PASSENGERS
- The Master may decline any passenger whose conduct is in breach of either safety regulations or is unreasonable or may cause injury or nuisance to anyone else to board the vessel and may require that person to be removed from the vessel.
- Passengers must be alert to all safety notices displayed on the vessel and to announcements made on the vessel and comply with all proper requests of the Master and Crew.

10. CONSUMPTION OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES
- For reasons of the safety and comfort of other passengers only food or drinks provided either by Turk Launches or by a supplier approved by Turk Launches may be sold or made available for consumption on the vessel.

11. LIABILITY
- Nothing in this agreement or paragraph removes or limits the liability of Turk Launches for death or personal injury caused by something Turk Launches or its employees or agents does or fails to do.
- Turk Launches does not accept any liability for any indirect or consequential loss.
- Turk Launches will not be liable to the Hirer or any passenger for any additional expense, cost, loss, delay or inconvenience caused if Turk Launches cannot operate the sailing or has to curtail the sailing because of something beyond its control (by way of example, adverse conditions on the river).
- In respect of all other loss Turk Launches liability shall be limited to the hire charges payable for this booking.

12. PLACES RESERVED
- Places are reserved on the vessel for the scheduled sailing for the number of passengers booked. Any additional passengers who travel must pay prior to boarding the vessel Turk Launches' standard fare. Carriage of additional passengers is subject to the vessel having capacity able to accommodate them.

13. ENGLISH LAW
- This contract is governed by English Law.

TURK LAUNCHES LTD
Reg. Office: 35 Ballards Lane
London N3 1XW
Co Regn No. 1091058: England

Fares: May to September:
Monday - Friday (Except Public Holidays)
Pre-paid groups (as per our terms and conditions) of 20 plus passengers all travel at the concessionary fare.

Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
Passengers travel at the standard fares - places will be reserved only for pre-paid groups of 20 plus passengers (as per our terms and conditions)

Fares: October - April:
Please contact our office for special group rates information or click on the 'Tour Operator' link on the previous page.

Please click here for a printable version of the booking form
Turk Launches Ltd.
Town End Pier
68 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey KT1 1HN
Tel: 020 8546 2434
Fax: 020 8546 5775
email: operations@turks.co.uk

 

   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
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